tirelessness

A record-breaking sprinter in his youth - his collegiate mark in the 60-yard dash stood for decades - he has revealed, in his first term, the tirelessness, stamina and patience of a long-distance runner.

But he more than compensated for any physical deficits by his willingness to court female readers, and by his tirelessness in discussing his own work.

His tirelessness is apparent from a strike-rate of a wicket every 51.6 balls that bears comparison with many all-time greats.